Pressure, Jade Nectar
"I have a cup of Jade Nectar; fellow Daoist, would you dare to drink it freely?"
The weasel-faced cultivator tossed the cup in front of Sikong Ying.
The cup transformed into a streak of light, moving with incredible speed, and hurtled towards Sikong Ying.
Sikong Ying remained unfazed, his inner Law Power surging forth as he used softness to overcome hardness, steadily catching the cup.
A small test ended in a draw.
If Sikong Ying fails to catch the cup, or if the cup breaks, Sikong Ying will be defeated and unable to continue the fight.
The monk with the pointed snout and monkey-like face grinned and said:
"Fellow Daoist, this cup of Jade Nectar of my own is mixed with a variety of poisons, including Intestine-Rotting Grass, Heart-Eroding Vine, and Silver-Backed Spider."
Let me first remind you, fellow Daoist, that although there are many poisonous creatures, I possess a unique and secret recipe for them.
Finding that glimmer of hope is like drinking the finest Jade Nectar.
But if it can't be found, and the toxins have invaded every part of the body, then even a miracle wouldn't be able to save you.
Sikong Ying narrowed his eyes.
He looked down at the cup of Jade Nectar in his hand.
It is silvery-white, resembling lead and mercury, and very viscous.
However, it has a pleasant and unique fragrance.
After a moment's hesitation, Sikong Ying still brought the cup to her lips.
He tilted his head back and poured the entire cup of Jade Nectar into his mouth.
Upon tasting, the first sensation is an incredibly stimulating spiciness.
Like strong liquor, it made Sikong Ying frown deeply.
But then, the spiciness vanished instantly.
It then transforms into a sweet taste.
Before Sikong Ying could even savor it properly,
The sweetness disappeared again, followed by a salty taste.
In just a few breaths, the salty taste in Sikong Ying's mouth...
It also produces a sour and bitter taste.
The five flavors—sour, sweet, bitter, spicy, and salty—appeared in Sikong Ying's mouth in turn.
After the last flavor disappeared
Suddenly, Sikong Ying felt a strange power coursing through his body.
However, just as he sensed it, Sikong Ying suddenly felt pain all over his body.
It felt like having my tendons pulled out and my skin peeled off.
Sikong Ying grimaced in pain, beads of sweat forming on her forehead.
"Fellow Daoist, the poison has already taken effect. If we don't find a chance of survival within sixty breaths..."
Once the toxins spread throughout your body, you will die.
"Of course, if you voluntarily surrender within sixty breaths, I can give you the antidote and save your life."
The monk with the pointed mouth and monkey-like cheeks spoke again with a smile.
Sikong Ying did not respond; he was currently enduring the pain while searching for the so-called life force mentioned by the monkey-faced cultivator.
Time passed little by little,
Soon, the sixty breaths that the monkey-faced cultivator had mentioned...
Less than five breaths left.
Sikong Ying had already knelt down.
He curled up on the ground, his body arched, like a shrimp.
"I... I lost!" Sikong Ying said, enduring the pain.
Upon hearing this, the monk with the pointed mouth and monkey-like face immediately came over.
He took out an antidote and handed it to Sikong Ying.
The cultivator then cupped his hands in greeting to Li Yunjing and the others.
"You flatter me. Is there any other fellow Daoist willing to give it a try?"
In Xunxian Town, everyone looked at each other in bewilderment.
Sikong Ying took the antidote, and the pain all over her body immediately disappeared.
After pausing for a moment, Sikong Ying stepped off the arena and returned to the cultivators of Xunxian Town.
Everyone immediately crowded around, Wang Qianxue was the first to ask, "Elder Sikong, how is it?"
Sikong Ying's face was slightly pale, and she shook her head. "This is difficult."
Upon hearing this, everyone's hearts sank.
Sikong Ying continued, "That person's so-called Jade Nectar is very strange, and I have absolutely no clue about the vitality he spoke of..."
Sikong Ying carefully explained her feelings to everyone.
Regarding the chance of survival mentioned by the monkey-faced, sharp-mouthed cultivator,
Sikong Ying tried many things.
The first thing to do is to start with the taste.
After that failed, they turned to the poisons used to make the Jade Nectar.
But it still didn't work.
It can be said that Sikong Ying made several attempts based on the information given by the monkey-faced cultivator, but without any results.
Sikong Ying tried to find a breakthrough based on his experience, but it was still no use.
If this weren't a battle of magic, Sikong Ying would have thought the cultivator's claim of life was a lie.
"If we lose this round, things will get complicated."
This thought lingered in the minds of everyone in Xunxian Town.
If we lose this game, we'll be down 1-3.
At this moment, the monk with the pointed mouth and monkey-like cheeks spoke again.
"If no fellow Daoist is willing to try, then you have lost this round."
At this moment, Zuo Zimu also shouted loudly:
"Fellow Daoists of Xunxian Town, although there is no set time for the duel here, is it inappropriate to drag it out for too long?"
If you can't handle it, just admit defeat; it's not something to be ashamed of.
"Even if you lose this game, there are still three more to play. If you can win all three in a row, you can turn the tide and win the game."
As soon Zuo Zimu said this, a burst of laughter immediately erupted around him.
Winning three games in a row sounds easy, but doing it is something only those who have tried know.
If it really comes to that, the pressure on Xunxian Town will be off the charts.
The slightest mistake could lead to total defeat.
In Xunxian Town, Li Yunjing said, "Master's wife, I'll go."
All eyes immediately fell on Li Yunjing.
Wang Qianxue's heart tightened. "No rush, let others try."
Li Yunjing is the ace of Xunxian Town.
You cannot play this card at this time.
After all, Li Yunjing only had one chance to play.
Even if he wins this round, if he loses the next round, Li Yunjing will never be able to play again.
Wang Qianxue still wanted to keep Li Yunjing as a trump card for now.
But Li Yunjing shook his head. "There's no need for anyone else to try; I'm enough."
Ignoring Wang Qianxue's objections, Li Yunjing went straight onto the stage.
"This time, I will be your opponent," Li Yunjing said with a cupped-hands gesture and a smile.
The monkey-faced, sharp-mouthed cultivator looked Li Yunjing up and down carefully.
"Judging from your aura, you've only recently Core Formation?"
Li Yunjing nodded. "Not bad. What, is it against the rules?"
"No, it's just..." the monk shook his head.
"Fellow Daoist has only recently Core Formation, so I'm afraid your tolerance for the Jade Nectar is very weak, and you might not even be able to withstand it for sixty breaths."
She can't last more than thirty breaths.
Li Yunjing said, "You don't need to worry about that."
Upon hearing this, the cultivator opposite him stopped arguing.
He then made a hand Hand Seals, summoned the bright moon, and received a cup of Jade Nectar.
It's still the same as it was back then, just like Sikong Ying.
The monk threw the cup at him.
Li Yunjing didn't make a move, but the cup suddenly stopped right in front of Li Yunjing, remaining perfectly still.
"Such powerful Divine Sense."
Upon seeing this, the cultivator opposite him had a glint in his eyes.
Li Yunjing used his Divine Sense to stabilize the cup.
Li Yunjing gripped the cup and poured the Jade Nectar directly into his mouth.
Just like when Sikong Ying tasted it,
Five flavors appeared in Li Yunjing's mouth in turn.
Then, Li Yunjing felt a sharp pain in his body.
But Li Yunjing remained unfazed, unlike Sikong Ying whose face contorted in pain.
Li Yunjing carefully felt the pain in his body.
This pain is excruciating, like a knife piercing your very bones.
It felt like someone was hammering Li Yunjing's bones.
It's still those big sledgehammers that cost eighty or eighty yuan.
"Fellow Daoist, there are twenty-five breaths left."
The cultivator opposite him spoke at this moment to increase Li Yunjing's psychological pressure.
Li Yunjing ignored the person and pondered carefully.
Li Yunjing then realized that although his body was in great pain.
However, the Law Power within his body circulated smoothly, without even the slightest trace of corrosion.
"Something's not right." Li Yunjing's gaze immediately sharpened.
Logically speaking, since the Jade Nectar is poison...
Once Li Yunjing drinks it, his Law Power will be corroded by the poison.
The meridians will also be affected, which in turn will disrupt the smooth flow of Law Power.
This is a characteristic of poisons specifically designed for cultivators.
All poisons share this characteristic; the only difference is the degree of their potency.
"Unless, this isn't poison!"